1971 Chevy truck steering automatic column maintenance? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Woogeroo · 07-09-2011, 07:52 AM

Howdy.

I have a '65 c10, which has a 1971 Chevrolet truck, non-tilt steering column, for an automatic, in it.

It was in there when I bought it.

I am curious about any maintenance that it may require from time to time? Lube, adjustments... anything at all really.

I have the '63 and '65 supplement shop manuals for my truck, but they don't cover 1971

, so I thought I'd ask you guys and gals in here.

Thanks a bunch.

-W

Woogeroo · 07-12-2011, 09:22 PM

*bump*

-W

**fine69** · 07-12-2011, 09:30 PM

Nothing i ever heard of.

Woogeroo · 07-15-2011, 03:48 AM

fine69,

thanks for the reply.

I've had the truck for several years and I notice the grease there with the joints... so, thought I'd ask, just in case.

-W

usa1industries · 04-24-2013, 11:04 AM

Over the years I have pulled mine out just to keep it grease but unfortunately when steering columns start to wear down all you can do is buy a new one. I had to three years ago from this chevy truck steering column dealer click here.

eagleuh1 · 04-24-2013, 11:34 AM

Bull, new bearings can be put in. Usually just clean and relube if its squeeking.

catch2otwo · 04-24-2013, 12:02 PM

Are you talking about the bearing rigtht behind the steering wheel? Is there more then one bearing?

07-09-2011, 07:52 AM	#1
Woogeroo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: tool box Posts: 3,115	1971 Chevy truck steering automatic column maintenance? Howdy. I have a '65 c10, which has a 1971 Chevrolet truck, non-tilt steering column, for an automatic, in it. It was in there when I bought it. I am curious about any maintenance that it may require from time to time? Lube, adjustments... anything at all really. I have the '63 and '65 supplement shop manuals for my truck, but they don't cover 1971 , so I thought I'd ask you guys and gals in here. Thanks a bunch. -W

07-12-2011, 09:22 PM	#2
Woogeroo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: tool box Posts: 3,115	Re: 1971 Chevy truck steering automatic column maintenance? bump -W

07-12-2011, 09:30 PM	#3
fine69 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Urbana,Ohio,USA Posts: 4,618	Re: 1971 Chevy truck steering automatic column maintenance? Nothing i ever heard of. __________________ 2008 Chevy HHR 1/2 panel. 1949 Chevy Panel truck(just sittin, waiting) Board member #6

07-15-2011, 03:48 AM	#4
Woogeroo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: tool box Posts: 3,115	Re: 1971 Chevy truck steering automatic column maintenance? fine69, thanks for the reply. I've had the truck for several years and I notice the grease there with the joints... so, thought I'd ask, just in case. -W

04-24-2013, 11:04 AM	#5
usa1industries Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Burlington NC Posts: 3	Re: 1971 Chevy truck steering automatic column maintenance? Over the years I have pulled mine out just to keep it grease but unfortunately when steering columns start to wear down all you can do is buy a new one. I had to three years ago from this chevy truck steering column dealer click here.

04-24-2013, 11:34 AM	#6
eagleuh1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Russellville, Arkansas Posts: 1,699	Re: 1971 Chevy truck steering automatic column maintenance? Bull, new bearings can be put in. Usually just clean and relube if its squeeking.

04-24-2013, 12:02 PM	#7
catch2otwo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: SF Posts: 345	Re: 1971 Chevy truck steering automatic column maintenance? Are you talking about the bearing rigtht behind the steering wheel? Is there more then one bearing?



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